Business Resources

This page contains links to outside resources that may help in creating your business.
These links are provided only for the convenience of our customers.  The Office of the Secretary of State does not, by linking with any web site, guarantee the accuracy or appropriateness of the content of any web site. 

• Guide to Starting a Business in MN
• Additional Actions and Contact Information after filing with our office  
• Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
• State Tax ID
• Workers' Compensation Insurance
  
  HELPFUL LINKS FOR NEW BUSINESSES: 

Better Business Bureau of Minnesota

Department of Agriculture - Entities that own, lease or have any financial interest in agricultural land or land capable of being farmed must register with the Department of Agriculture.

Department of Commerce

Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)

• Business Publications
• Employer/Employee Information on Unemployment Insurance
• Small Business Assistance

• Targeted Group/Economically Disadvantaged (TG/ED) Small Business Procurement Program

• Dislocated Worker Program

Department of Labor and Industry

Grants

James J. Hill Center (Business Stages for Entrepreneurs) 

LegalCORPS

Minority Owned Businesses

• Women's Business Center
• Latino Economic Development Center
• African Development Center of Minnesota

Minneapolis Library Business Resources

US Patent/Trademark Office

SCORE - Counselors to America's Small Business 

Small Business Administration

Small Business Association

Taxes

• State
• Federal

United States Postal Service

HELPFUL LINKS FOR NEW NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS:

Charities - Attorney General

Propel Nonprofits 

Minnesota Council of Non-Profits

Minnesota Council on Foundations

Department of Labor and Industry

IRS Tax Exemption

LegalCORPS